Writing

Most people who know me, know I love to write. Nothing new there. Just because you love to write, doesn't make you a 'writer'. There has to be something to be said for loving it so much that it literally fuels who you are and makes you feel empowered. People express themselves in different ways; even in writing. There are some writers who convey their views, thoughts, and feelings completely differently than others. Makes the world go round no doubt.

I have said and continue to know and say that I will finish my book about our experiences with Lucas. I envision it helping other families in more than one way; certainly on an emotional level it will be enlightening and also I think it will help educate parents on things they can and cannot do and say and think and ask of Doctors. Even specialists, not to be intimidated. I hope our story will be embraced and that it will enlighten other families of children with Tetrology of Fallot or any heart condition. I will acheive that goal. Others may write better, others may express themselves differently, but our story is our story and I will finish it. I will be proud to say that I have told the story of my son, all his struggles and our family and how we came together. That is a story to tell, one that can help so many others. I wish that I had such guidance when we were going through such hard times. It's how we will give back, well, one of the ways we will give back.

I may not write eloquently, I may not pull at your heartstrings, but I will do it nonetheless. Even that thought alone, helps keep me moving forward. Lucas and his brief life with us here will not have been in vain. No way.